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Gary Johnson’s policy on border wall

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Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

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Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Building a wall across the border is just crazy. I can just see the Mexican president — ‘Donald Trump, take this wall down!’ An...” ‐thehill.com

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, this would be too costly and ineffective

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 403 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, and we should adopt an open border policy

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"We support the removal of governmental impediments to free trade. Political freedom and escape from tyranny demand that individ...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this would be too costly and ineffective

This answer aligns closely with Johnson's stated views. He has argued that a border wall would be costly and ineffective, and that the money could be better spent elsewhere. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Johnson has publicly stated his opposition to building a wall along the southern border, arguing that it would not be effective and would be a misuse of government funds. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and we should adopt an open border policy

Johnson has advocated for more open immigration policies, though he has stopped short of calling for completely open borders. He believes in making it easier for people to come to the U.S. legally. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, keep the current wall but do not build more of it

While Johnson opposes building a new wall, he has not called for the removal of existing barriers. This answer is a moderate position that he might somewhat agree with. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one

While Johnson might be more open to this idea than a physical wall, he has generally opposed increased government surveillance, which would likely include a high-tech surveillance barrier. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but increase our military presence along the southern border

Johnson has generally opposed increased military spending and intervention, which would likely extend to increasing military presence along the southern border. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Gary Johnson, as a Libertarian, generally opposes government spending on projects like a border wall. He has specifically stated that he does not believe a wall would be effective in preventing illegal immigration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and Mexico should pay for it

Johnson has explicitly rejected the idea that Mexico should pay for a border wall, calling it a 'crazy notion.' Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No, this would be too costly and ineffective

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 67,932 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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